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Registered nurses (also known as RNs) provide a wide variety of nursing services within a defined scope of practice to TRC patients. They observe, assess, monitor and document patient symptoms, re-actions and progress. They administer medications and injections, assist nurse practitioners/physicians during procedures and provide education and information to patients, families, caregivers and TRC staff.
Registered nurses use critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills to provide compassionate and safe patient care. Registered nurses teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of their patients and take necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being.
Registered nurses play a key leadership role in the delivery of an integrated and holistic approach to client health care, health promotion and health maintenance requirements. They provide expert knowledge, guidance and mentorship to students and other health care workers including LPNs and HCAs.
They work with inpatient addiction treatment patients and families and collaborate with other nursing teams, Nurse practitioners/physicians, health care aides, therapists and technologists, administrative staff and managers during the course of their work.